Summertime is a great time for a party. With the weather hot, pool parties are always a favorite. Pool parties are not always feasible though. There are plenty of other great summer party ideas to make everyone forget about the heat and have a great time.

A beach themed party is something that can be accomplished no matter where you live. With the right party decorations any area can be transformed into a beach paradise. With some umbrellas and tiki torches surrounded by faux palm trees and other tropical foliage, everyone will feel right at home in their swimsuits and hula skirts. Add to this ambiance the right music and some drinks and you have a party everyone will be talking about until Christmas.

Any backyard can be transformed into a party theme of your choice. With the right decorations and music you can have a party from any era, including the 50′, 60’s, 70’s and 80’s. A karaoke party is always good for some laughs. Or to break up the long time between holidays why not have a Christmas themed summer party. If the party is for children how about a camping party with tents and a cookout.

If you are in charge of coming up with company summer party ideas, this can come with it’s own set of challenges. With such a diverse group of people, how do you make them all happy. Potluck parties are a good way to get everyone involved. Have a picnic in a park with everyone’s dishes as the main event. People can usually entertain themselves at a park. Plus everyone gets to be outside with some time to socialize off of the clock. Be sure to find out in advance if you need to reserve the space at your local park.

No matter what type of party or where you have it, games always go over great. Organizing team building games is a good way for everyone to get to know each other better. It is a good ice breaker and gets people up and moving. The most important part of a party is for everyone to have fun. So keep the games more about fun and less about competition.